From looks about childhood to childhood's looks

Abstract

In this article, we aim to identify the social representation (s) that children have and can share about childhood; this is an new perspective on childhood research, which has as participating subjects the children themselves. The research was carried out in Fortaleza (CE), in an activity free painting and drawing, based on a qualitative methodology. The sample consisted of 23 children aged 7 to 10 years, of both sexes. We use the Theory of Representations as theoretical and methodological references Studies on childhood issues, as well as content analysis thematic. Through the meanings attributed by children to childhood, they were evidence of some social representations about the theme was identified researched. It is believed that this investigation may contribute to a greater consistency in the elaboration and implementation of public policies and social practices for children, based on the prioritization attributed to their speeches.